Senior Data Centre Planner — Lead Fast-Paced Programmes

K2CM; Thornaby-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Construction Management (K2CM) is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support data centre delivery across the North East. The role combines office-based planning with project engagement, requiring strong Primavera P6 capability and a track record in complex construction programmes.

You will develop and maintain integrated programmes, drive milestones, manage risks and provide progress reporting for clients and project teams. North East-based, full-time or freelance options.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior Planning role within large-scale projects.
• Proven delivery experience within the data centre sector.
• Strong Primavera P6 expertise and programme planning knowledge.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Developing, managing and maintaining integrated project programmes.
• Producing baseline programmes and monitoring progress against key milestones.
• Identifying programme risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Undertaking critical path analysis and programme recovery planning.
• Managing change and assessing programme impacts.
• Producing programme reports, dashboards and progress updates.
• Working closely with clients, contractors and project teams to drive programme performance.
• Supporting project controls and wider project delivery activities.
• Facilitating planning workshops and programme reviews.

Skills

Senior Planning experience

Data centre sector experience

Construction sequencing

Stakeholder management

Change control

Risk management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

K2 Construction Management (K2CM) is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support data centre delivery across the North East. The role combines office-based planning with project engagement, requiring strong Primavera P6 capability and a track record in complex construction programmes.

You will develop and maintain integrated programmes, drive milestones, manage risks and provide progress reporting for clients and project teams. North East-based, full-time or freelance options.